00:00Arsene Wenger has pinpointed nervousness in key Arsenal players as a factor in their shock 3-2
00:08defeat to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, a result that has tightened the Premier
00:13League title race. The Gunners were hoping to stretch their advantage at the top after second
00:19place Manchester City had beaten Wolves earlier in the weekend. Instead, Arsenal left it all to
00:26chance. After taking the lead through an own goal, they were undone by smart aggressive play from
00:31United under caretaker boss Michael Carrick with Brian Mbwemo and Patrick Dorgu turning the game on
00:38its head. Wenger speaking in his first extended analysis since the match. Singled out Arsenal's
00:45usually dominant central defenders, William Saliba and Gabriel Magales, saying how he saw a bit more
00:51nervousness in their play than is typical. Despite the setback, Wenger was quick to praise
00:57Arsenal's overall quality, reiterating his belief that this remains their strongest title challenge
01:03for years. This defeat was Arsenal's first at home all season and cut their lead over Manchester City
01:08to four points with 15 games remaining, a margin that now looks far less comfortable.
01:15Our Trafford legend Gary Neville called it a sobering day for Arsenal and for Mikel Arteta's
01:20side. The challenge is now to reset quickly as they know all too well how a title challenge
01:26can quickly unravel.
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